The Westport Library
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About Us
Since 1886, the Library has been devoted to enriching the intellectual and creative lives of the residents of Westport. Overlooking the scenic Saugatuck River, The Westport Library is a vibrant community hub where people of all ages come to seek information, gain knowledge, exchange ideas and share experiences. For more information go to: http://westportlibrary.org/
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Contact Information
20 Jesup Road
Westport, CT 06880
Call 203.291.4800
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Monday May 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Language Conversation Group: English
If you are looking for a chance to practice your English language conversation with others, this is the meeting group for you! This will be informal conversation for both non-native and native speakers. This group meets every Monday from 11 am to 12 pm (noon) in Room 21......More
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Near-Peer Tutoring
Staples High School students will be available in the Children’s Library for drop-in tutoring. Please bring homework or workbooks with which you need assistance. Tutors will be available between 4 and 8 pm, Monday to Thursday. Because our tutors have busy schedules of t......More
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
TEAM Westport Teen Diversity Essay Contest Awards Ceremony 2024
Register Here TEAM Westport, in partnership with The Westport Library, is proud to present the winners of the 11th Annual Teen Diversity Essay Contest. 2024 Essay Charge: Team Westport’s mission is to make Westport a more welcoming community with regard to race, religio......More
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Monday May 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
CANCELED for May 6: Walk-in Career Coaching Support
Please note: Walk-in career coaching support is canceled for May 6 and May 20, returning at its new Tuesday schedule starting Tuesday, June 11. There will also be a monthly virtual career coaching support workshop starting Tuesday, May 28. Bring your laptop and let’s g......More
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Tuesday May 7 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Books & Bites
Come share your reading recommendations at Books and Bites. From time to time, guests will share and recommend their top titles. Enjoy coffee and tea and light refreshments while we continue to share our top reads for the month. This is a ‘no commitment’ group, so you ......More
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Tuesday May 7 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Toddler Mother Goose Time
Tuesdays, November 7 - May 7 No program March 12 Higgins Room For new and emerging walkers with an adult Rhymes, clapping, and dancing for children moving on their own. The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations......More
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Tuesday May 7 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This ......More
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Saturday June 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Environmental Arts Concert
Register Here The Environmental Arts Concert is a display of the highly impressive musical talent exhibited by Staples High School students. Members of the Staples Environmental Arts Club, co-founded by Kendra Cheng and Amelie Bazile, have worked to organize a performan......More
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Saturday June 1 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
‘Stepping Into the Shade’: Documentary Series Premiere
Register Here The much-anticipated documentary series, Stepping Into the Shade, will premiere in the Library's Trefz Forum. Hosted by the acclaimed journalist Leslie Mayes, the evening will include an exclusive glimpse into the series' most compelling scenes, followed b......More
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Sunday June 2 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Button Making Workshop
Join us in the Hub on the Library's main floor and make a button using a favorite photo, cut-outs from comics and graphic novels, or draw your own art. Finished button size is 2 inches. Limit of two buttons per participant. Free to attend just drop in. The Library is p......More
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Sunday June 2 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
WestportWRITES: Stand Up Comedy and Humorous Storytelling
Register Here Award-winning comedian Mina Hartong ( Joe’s Pub, Olivia Travel, Lincoln Center Director’s Lab) offers a two-part writer’s workshop on how to write comedy and humor into your storytelling and work. Join us to learn about set ups, flow, exposition, and joke ......More
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Monday June 3 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Rhythm and Rhyme
Mondays, November 13 - June 24 No program April 29, May 20, and May 27 Komansky Room For ages birth to 5 with an adult Join us for lots of movement, songs, nursery rhymes, music, and a story. Ideal for children who can move on their own, as well as for the little ones w......More
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Monday June 3 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Language Conversation Group: English
If you are looking for a chance to practice your English language conversation with others, this is the meeting group for you! This will be informal conversation for both non-native and native speakers. This group meets every Monday from 11 am to 12 pm (noon) in Room 21......More
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Tuesday June 4 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Books & Bites
Come share your reading recommendations at Books and Bites. From time to time, guests will share and recommend their top titles. Enjoy coffee and tea and light refreshments while we continue to share our top reads for the month. This is a ‘no commitment’ group, so you ......More
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Tuesday June 4 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Verso University Presents: Location Sketch Class
Register Here A series of classes where participants draw a location and study uses of composition, line, and value to capture the mood and story of a place. The class will meet on Tuesdays, June 4-25, 10-11:30 am. Weather permitting, be prepared to draw locations outsi......More
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Tuesday June 4 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This ......More
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Tuesday June 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Language Conversation Group: Spanish
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller ......More
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Tuesday June 4 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Verso University Presents: Permission to Write Your Story
Register Here There are three things aspiring and established writers need and crave: time, space and the permission to write. Class will meet on Thursdays, 2-3:30 pm, May 30-June 20. During this four-session workshop we give ourselves the permission to write and the gi......More
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Tuesday June 4 4:45pm - 5:15pm EDT
Story Fun with Mrs. Olson
Tuesdays, November 14 - June 4 No program April 16 Higgins Room For kindergarteners and first graders Pair with Buddy Reading and make it a fun-filled Tuesday afternoon at The Children's Library. Relax with Mrs. Olson, a kindergarten teacher from GFES, after a day at s......More
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Tuesday June 4 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Connections Networking and Career Development Group
Email to Register The Westport library Pro Links Networking group: This is a great opportunity for professionals to come together to exchange information, build relationships, and create opportunities for collaboration and growth. This group will meet the first Tuesday ......More
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
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Wednesday June 5 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller at j......More
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Wednesday June 5 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tell a Yarn...
What could be better than working on your favorite knitting or crocheting project while someone reads out loud to you? Join our yarn circle/adult story time for your dose of productive relaxation! On April 3, we will start reading A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock — ......More
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Wednesday June 5 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Verso University Presents: Iberian Wine: Exploring Wines of Spain & Portugal
Register Here Join Certified Sommelier, Barbie Messa, as she explores Iberian Wine, including mainland Spain, Portugal, and their surrounding islands. We'll discuss the most famous classic regions, such as Rioja and Porto, and up-and-coming areas like the Canary Islands......More
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Wednesday June 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Language Conversation Group: Italian
The language conversation groups are for those interested in practicing speaking in another language. The groups are open to all levels of experience and are are self-directed. If you are interested in starting a group in a language not offered, contact Jennifer Keller ......More
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Wednesday June 5 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Writing Sprints with Tessa Smith McGovern
Stay accountable with two free weekly virtual writing workshops from WestportWRITES! The Westport Library is delighted to present two, free weekly Writing Sprints to Prompts and an AMA (“Ask Me Anything”) with award-winning author and teacher Tessa Smith McGovern. This ......More
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Wednesday June 5 6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Chess Club for Adults
Drop by for a chess game on Wednesdays! There will be both open play and instruction for adults and high school students who know how to play the game. For more information, please contact the group contact, Rodney Garcia at [email protected]. Need a Hobby? Sports! ......More
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Wednesday June 5 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Author Talk: Martha Hodes on ‘My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remembering’
Register Here Martha Hodes, professor of history at New York University, will be in conversation about her latest book, My Hijacking: A Personal History of Forgetting and Remembering. Professor Hodes will be in conversation with Valerie Ann Leff. In this moving and tho......More